Work as a Mental Health Professional can be challenging, so decoding all the CE information shouldn’t be an added stressor.
As part of our mission to make Mental Health Professionals work a bit easier, we’ve checked your state board’s CE info for you! Here are the essentials that will help you find Continuing Education for IA Psychologists, IA Social Workers, IA Marriage and Family Therapists, IA Counselors, and IA Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Iowa Mental Health Professionals
Click on the links below to view the CE/CEU requirements for each Profession. Please note: Unless otherwise stated, CE hours for Asynchronous and Required Topics are INCLUDED in the total CE hours required.
- Iowa Psychologists CE requirements
- Iowa Social Workers CE requirements
- Iowa Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Iowa Mental Health Counselors CE requirements
- Iowa Addiction Counselors CE requirements
IA Psychologists
Psychologists (IA)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Iowa Board of Psychology
IA Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed* | 40 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics & Laws* | 6 Ethics CE hours |
Iowa mental health laws and regulations, or risk management.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Iowa Psychological Association | – APA – Other Approvals* |
* Acceptable CE include: “…Attending programs/activities that are sponsored by the American Psychological Association or the Iowa Psychological Association; Attending workshops, conferences, or symposiums that meet the criteria in subrule 241.3(1); Completing academic coursework that meets the criteria set forth in these rules…” – 241.3 of the Iowa Administrative Rules for Psychologists
IA Social Workers
Social Workers (IA)
LBSW, LMSW, LISW
Board website: Iowa Board of Social Work
IA Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed* | 27 CE hours {12 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: – Social Work Ethics | 3 Ethics CE hours |
| for Supervisors: – Supervision | 3 Supervision CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| {None specified} | – ASWB – NASW – Other Approvals* |
* “Activities/programs that are sponsored/approved by: ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program; or National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Approval Program…“ – 281.3 of the Iowa Administrative Rules for Social Workers
IA Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (IA)
LMFT
Board website: Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
IA Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics | 3 Ethics CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Meets Iowa CE criteria: MFT Rules, section 645.32 | – Meets Iowa CE criteria: MFT Rules, section 645.32* |
* Board accepts CE programs that meet the criteria of chapter 645.32 “…an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee; Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession; Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of presenters; Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and; Provides proof of attendance to licensees in attendance including: (1) Date(s), location, course title, presenter(s); (2) Number of program contact hours; and (3) Certificate of completion or evidence of successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor…” – Section 645-32.3 of the Iowa Administrative Rules for MFTs and Counselors
IA Counselors
Counselors (IA)
LMHC
Board website: Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
IA Mental Health Counselor Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics | 3 Ethics CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Meets Iowa CE criteria: MHC Rules, section 645.32 | – Meets Iowa CE criteria: MHC Rules, section 645.32* |
* Board accepts CE programs that meet the criteria of chapter 645.32 “…an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee; Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession; Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of presenters; Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and; Provides proof of attendance to licensees in attendance including: (1) Date(s), location, course title, presenter(s); (2) Number of program contact hours; and (3) Certificate of completion or evidence of successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor…” – Section 645-32.3 of the Iowa Administrative Rules for MFTs and Counselors
IA Addiction Counselors
Addiction Counselors (IA)
tCADC, CADC, IADC, IAADC
Board website: Iowa Board of Certification (IBC)
IA Addiction Counselors CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed* | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics | 3 Ethics CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) | – NAADAC – Other Approvals* |
* “CATEGORY A – ATTENDING FORMAL TRAININGS: A minimum of twenty-five (25) clock hours must be obtained through a combination of pertinent courses, workshops and/or seminars. Accredited home-study courses may be included. Counselors will be assessed a CEU Processing Fee per submitted workshop that is online/distance
learning or has not been IBC-approved. The fee is not charged for college courses submitted for IBC
credit…” – CE Requirements section of Iowa Board of Certification Handbook
*Please note: This information is offered as a resource only. This information is provided as a courtesy and recommend you double check your state licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations and specific requirements of your state when considering programs for Continuing Education credit. All licensed Professionals are solely responsible for understanding their licensing board’s requirements for continuing education training courses. If you don’t know what these requirements are, you can find out by contacting your board.
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